Running without radiator question

**jetfighterv** · 01-20-2018

So I got a probably stupid question I have a 2001 gtp grand prix im parting out and a guy is buying the radiator is it okay to run the motor just long enough to move it if I need to without the radiator

**Iceman6669** · 01-20-2018

While I have never done it, I think it would be ok.. I would remove the Tstat and make sure the hoses are hooked together

**Fivefingerdeathpunch** · 01-20-2018

Go ahead, you could run it for like 5+ minutes without a radiator. So long as the "coolant" temp or the block temp that you'd now be reading with the ECT sensor doesn't hit like 180+ you are okay. The oil will still be able to keep the engine cool for a while while you move it.

**Mitch R** · 01-20-2018

Yup, I've done it. I typically wouldn't run it more than a minute or two

**jetfighterv** · 01-20-2018

Originally Posted by Mitch R

Yup, I've done it. I typically wouldn't run it more than a minute or two

Okay that's perfect its a donor car anyway and the security system will only let it run for about 2 minutes before it shuts the fuel pump off

**jetfighterv** · 01-20-2018

Originally Posted by Fivefingerdeathpunch

Go ahead, you could run it for like 5+ minutes without a radiator. So long as the "coolant" temp or the block temp that you'd now be reading with the ECT sensor doesn't hit like 180+ you are okay. The oil will still be able to keep the engine cool for a while while you move it.

Thankyou